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Singing Britten for Tenors: A Practical Guide to Technique and Interpretation

by Ron Brendel
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781965922378
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Universal Publishers
  • Publisher Imprint: Universal Publishers
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  • Pages: 168
  • Original Price: USD 35.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 245 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Instruction & Study / Voice

For tenors, singing Britten's music needn't be a daunting task. This book offers helpful insights into singing this unique repertoire.

Benjamin Britten's music for tenor is among the most expressive and challenging in the vocal repertoire. Written by a composer with deep knowledge of the human voice, it demands technical precision, stylistic awareness, and interpretive intelligence.

This book offers the first comprehensive, singer-centered guide devoted exclusively to Britten's tenor repertoire. Designed for performers and teachers alike, the book examines arias from Britten's chamber and grand operas, art songs in four languages, canticles, and selections from oratorio.

Author Ron Brendel addresses the specific technical issues that define Britten's vocal style, including passaggio singing, voce finta, vowel modification, articulation, straight tone, sprechstimme, glissandi, and breath management. Each work is approached with careful attention to how Britten's compositional gestures affect the singer and how informed technical choices lead to effective interpretation.

The book also places Britten's writing in historical and artistic context, emphasizing his collaboration with tenor Peter Pears while encouraging singers to apply these insights to their own vocal identity. Clear musical examples, detailed commentary, and a summative chart make this an indispensable resource for studio work, repertoire study, and performance preparation.

For tenors ready to engage deeply with Britten's music - and for teachers guiding them--this book transforms a daunting repertoire into an attainable and rewarding artistic pursuit

Brendel, Ron: - Ron Brendel, tenor, is Professor of Voice and director of graduate studies in music at Lee University in Cleveland, TN. He has nearly 40 years of teaching and singing experience and has presented widely on topics of Britten's vocal music. He holds the DMA in voice performance from Temple University.

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